Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson is out for the year due to a broken leg sustained against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. AP Photo

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Lions not only were defeated by the Chicago Bears, 13-7, but also lost receiver Nate Burleson for this season.

Burleson sustained a broken leg during the loss, according to Lions coach Jim Schwartz, and will not play again in 2012. He will likely be replaced in the lineup by Titus Young or rookie Ryan Broyles.

"For our three wide receiver package, we have a lot of other ways we can go," Schwartz said. "We got two tight ends. We have three tight ends, but we can go two tight end package, three wide receiver package. We got a lot of confidence in Ryan. Ryan made a couple of big catches today."

While Burleson will be replaced, his presence is lost.

Burleson is the emotional leader in Detroit's locker room, and in meeting rooms. He is one of Titus Young's mentors, and one of the most liked teammates among players.

"The guy has got a ton of spirit," Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "He's a great leader. He gets that receiver room ready to go week in and week out. He's a great work ethic guy, and on the field, the guy makes plays. He's always calling for the ball on third down wanting to be the chain move and leader of this team.

"I don't suspect he's going to be quiet just because he hurt his leg. He's going to be missed on the field for sure."

Burleson was a third-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2003. He signed a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions in 2010. During Burleson's 10-year career, he has 5,169 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns.

In addition, Lions safety Amari Spievey left Monday's game with a concussion. Schwartz did not have an update, but it is at least his fourth documented concussion (second in the NFL).